Racer X Injury Report

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Jimmy Albertson – KneeComment: Albertson crashed on the third lap of his second qualifying session at Anaheim 1 and caught his leg under the bike. He underwent ACL surgery in late January but has just been released to walk. Should be back on the bike in May and ready to race Hangtown.

Jeff Alessi – FootComment: Injury is almost healed, but will most likely miss the rest of SX.

Derek Anderson – BackComment: Still suffering the effects of a crash at the Pala National, where he compressed his back, causing a herniated disk. He will most likely miss all of the 2011 SX season but hopes to return to action at the start of the outdoors.

Brayton hopes to be ready for Salt Lake City.Photo: Simon Cudby

Daniel Blair – Leg and BackComment: Fractured his femur and L4 and L5 vertebrae in a practice crash at Anaheim 2. “Doing a lot better,” Daniel told us. “Femur is healing up good. My back is slowly improving. Looking to hopefully be back by X games if everything goes OK.” In this video, Daniel discusses his crash, his injuries, and his future. Also, a PayPal account has been set up to help Daniel and his family. If you are in a position to donate, please click here.

Matt Boni – Tib/FibComment: Crashed at the Dallas SX and sustained a compound fracture to his tibia and fibula in one of his legs. Out indefinitely.

Justin Brayton - Back Comment: Four sprained lower vertebrae. He has engaged in a therapy program and hopes to race on April 30 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.

Jarred Browne – CollarboneComment: He had his left collarbone plated the Friday after the Dallas SX. His left kneecap broke in ten places and it is in a cast. His right wrist dislocated and broke. Hoping to return for the outdoors.

DeCotis should be ready for the start of outdoors after dislocating his elbow at Seattle.Photo: Simon Cudby

Jimmy DeCotis- ElbowComment: Dislocated elbow at the Seattle SX and he and the team hopes to be back for the outdoors where Jimmy will be filling in for the injured Blake Wharton.

Cody Gilmore – Shoulder Comment: Dislocated his shoulder in his heat race in Seattle. Examined by Doc Bodnar and is hoping to be ready for Salt Lake.

Kyle Goerke – Wrist Comment: Broke his wrist during his heat race in Jacksonville and recently underwent surgery. Out indefinitely.

Matt Goerke – Wrist and Pelvis Comment: According to a TiLube Racing PR, Matt suffered serious injuries with a shattered left wrist and multiple fractures in his pelvis. “He has surgery scheduled for this week and will be out for the remainder of the Supercross season.”

Josh Grant - KneeComment: According to a statement released by Honda, Grant underwent additional surgery to his right knee to repair his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the result of an injury he sustained at the Phoenix SX. He anticipates a return to racing early in the summer.

Metcalfe will miss the last two rounds of Supercross, but will be ready come Hangtown.Photo: Simon Cudby

Josh Jackson - FaceComment: Jackson was injured in the first timed qualifier at Seattle Supercross. He broke multiple bones in his face. He is undergoing facial reconstructive surgery today. He will have 5 plates and a plastic eye socket. He hopes to be back for Washugal.

PJ Larsen – WristComment: Larsen crashed in his heat race in Dallas and broke his scaphoid (navicular) and another bone. Aiming to return for outdoors but isn’t sure.

Brett Metcalfe – Various Comment: Brett has decided to forego the supercross series to spend time preparing for the outdoor opener at Hangtown. He is back on the bike and testing already.

Gareth Swanepoel – BackComment: Was diagnosed with a compressed T12 vertebra after he crashed in his qualifying heat in Houston. According to his team coordinator, Donovan Mitchell, “Gareth is almost fully healed and it looks as if he’ll just fully concentrate on outdoors as of now.”

IT is undergoing hip and knee surgery and will be out until 2012.Photo: Simon Cudby

Ivan Tedesco – Hip/Knee Comment: Undergoing hip and knee surgery, so he’s out for the last two races.